Franchise Accountant

Franchise Accountant

At Christian Brothers Automotive, we're in the business of serving others. Fixing cars is the vehicle for us to do just that. Founded in 1982 with a mission to love our neighbors as ourselves, we've quickly grown to over 300+ locations across 30 states. From our shops across the country to our Support Center headquarters in Houston, Texas. we're committed to being a top place to work, prioritizing diverse perspectives, a joyful and collaborative work environment, and opportunities to serve our guests and communities.

Mission Statement:
To glorify God by serving our team, guests, and communities with excellence.

Job Overview:
Our team of professional accountants support small business owners (our franchisees) by providing on time financial statements and monthly accounting support for up to fifteen franchise locations. Candidates must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starters and able to multi-task effectively with excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Perform month end closings in compliance with CBAC guidelines.
• Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Heavy G/L account reconciliation, including A/R, A/P, fixed assets and accruals.
• Preparing account analysis including reconciliations for specific G/L accounts for month end close.
• Answering inquiries and follow-up with franchisees over accounting issues and procedures.
• Preparing sales and use tax returns; analyzing related account balances.
• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Working in compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements.
• Performing inventory control reconciliation.
• Preparing property tax renditions.
• Manage various intercompany billings, payables and reconciliations.
• Payroll assistance when required
• Special projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

• A positive customer service attitude towards others
• Accounting education and/or 3 – 5 years prior experience.
• Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles. (i.e. Fixed Assets, Accruals, etc...)
• Proficient in accounting tools such as Quickbooks, Excel. Experience with Kinetic or Expensify is a plus.
• Experience accounting for multiple sets of company books.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Sales tax, property tax or multi-state experience is a plus.
• A team player who seeks to embody our core values and corporate culture of being Neighborly, and practicing Transparency, Excellence, & Joy

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Workplace Environment:

• This role will be located at the Support Center in Houston, TX.
• A great workplace culture that has won repeated Top Workplace accolades by the Houston Chronicle.
• Open office layout to promote collaboration, conversation, and teamwork.
• Options to work remote/home on Mondays and Fridays (after completing training period)
• Some travel may be required (less than 10%), to company conferences or offsite meetings.

Base Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Christian Brothers Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CBAC maintains "At will" employment practices.